Insider Intelligence

In an effort to reclaim his former seat in the State House, Dan Scripps is running once again for the 101st House District against Republican Mason County Board Chairman, Curt VanderWall. Both men are looking to replace term-limited Representative Ray Franz. This northern Michigan House Seat runs along the western lakeshore from Ludington north, to […]

Representative Jim Tedder should win re-election in the 43rd House District, which boasts a 58% GOP base. A look at polling numbers in the 71st House District, which is a rematch of the 2014 race. The 97th House District should remain in the Republican column this November. The Republican candidate in the 106th House District […]

Commemorative Book Received into the Michigan Political History Society Library at the Grand Hotel Today, Michigan Legislative Consultants (MLC) partners, Tim Ward and Brendan Ringlever, proudly presented to Dan Musser, President of the Grand Hotel, MLC’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book for placement in the Michigan Political History Society Library located within the Grand Hotel. “Congratulations […]

On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder vetoed a package of legislation repealing the Health Insurance Claims Assessment (HICA).  The tax was originally enacted to help pay the state’s portion of Medicaid, but revenue from HICA never reached the projected levels and there were questions as it whether the Federal Government would approve of the program as […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder appointed Paul Cusick to the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Maria Oxholm.  Prior to his appointment to the bench, he was an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division.  He previously served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Wayne […]

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public input on where to focus its monitoring efforts.  The recommendations will support implementation of the watershed-specific component of the Michigan Water Quality Monitoring Strategy.  In line with this, DEQ seeks to: Assess the current status and condition of waters of the state and determine whether […]

On Friday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released its “Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4 Plan Progress Report 2012-2015,” summarizing the state’s progress to prevent and control obesity, reduce chronic disease, and build a stronger, healthier Michigan.  Governor Rick Snyder earlier tasked the department with addressing the issue of obesity […]

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a bill requiring quarterly reports on the conditions of state veterans’ homes.  The new law outlines specific reporting requirements for state agencies to implement when evaluating the conditions of veteran’s homes, including: Staffing levels and the extent to which staffing levels do or do not meet industry […]